will we see more boring single file racing for 95% of the race? Anyone knows if they are making any changes to the car or will it be the same ol' same.Just jump down to the bottom & ride knowing the higher lane cant pass.

I'm having a hard time being optimistic about it. At least one thing was learned at the end of Daytona, there is limited passing available. Even that is boring though.

Truthfully, with all the advancements made in safety since the restrictor plate was introduced, I'm not even so sure it's needed any more. Safer barriers, roof flaps, and all the rest...it just seems like the race would be safer over all if the cars weren't in packs, waiting on the big one. Just my opinion.

As far as I know, nothing has changed with the car since Daytona and I think the "big one" happens regardless of the racing style. It'll probably be boring until the last few laps and then we'll hope our picks are still in the game...

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Jellikit wrote:I'm having a hard time being optimistic about it. At least one thing was learned at the end of Daytona, there is limited passing available. Even that is boring though.

Truthfully, with all the advancements made in safety since the restrictor plate was introduced, I'm not even so sure it's needed any more. Safer barriers, roof flaps, and all the rest...it just seems like the race would be safer over all if the cars weren't in packs, waiting on the big one. Just my opinion.

We know that at least the racing would be better.

Nascar loves the big one & don't let them lie to you about it either. They got rid of tandem racing because it eliminated the big one. (& Dale Jr didn't like it LOL) We finally had tons of passing & that was a bad thing apparently.

The one thing I remember from drivers, before and after the race, was that even they were not sure how these cars were going to handle side by side, single line, or if it was going to be possible to pass. Some even said they were not willing or may not be willing to risk it until they get a few races under their belts and figure this car out.

All this said and having a lot more track time around the country in all sorts of conditions, the drivers may get a little more adventurous.

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beaverpond wrote:The one thing I remember from drivers, before and after the race, was that even they were not sure how these cars were going to handle side by side, single line, or if it was going to be possible to pass. Some even said they were not willing or may not be willing to risk it until they get a few races under their belts and figure this car out.

All this said and having a lot more track time around the country in all sorts of conditions, the drivers may get a little more adventurous.

Rochelle wrote:As far as I know, nothing has changed with the car since Daytona and I think the "big one" happens regardless of the racing style. It'll probably be boring until the last few laps and then we'll hope our picks are still in the game...

^^^^^^I agree 100%^^^^^^

I think it's going to be a mostly boring race until the end. Spots will be gained or lost on pit road.

Schmoopy1000 wrote:Nascar loves the big one & don't let them lie to you about it either. They got rid of tandem racing because it eliminated the big one. (& Dale Jr didn't like it LOL) We finally had tons of passing & that was a bad thing apparently.

I saw this quote from it and immediately thought of your comment here Schmoopy. ~~~~~A year ago in the spring Talladega races, frustrated with rules put in place to limit two-car tandem drafts, Stewart launched one of the all-time funniest NASCAR rants, done completely deadpan.

“We didn't quite crash half the field which is what we normally look to do here,” Stewart told reporters with a completely straight face. “I was excited about it. I thought it was a pretty good race. I made it further than I thought I would before I got crashed. I call it a successful day."

But he was just getting started.

“I feel bad that as drivers we couldn't do a better job of crashing enough cars for them today,” Stewart said. “... I feel like that is what we are here for. I feel bad if I don't spend at least $150,000 in torn-up race cars going back to the shop. We definitely have to do a better job with that.”~~~~~

Schmoopy1000 wrote:Nascar loves the big one & don't let them lie to you about it either. They got rid of tandem racing because it eliminated the big one. (& Dale Jr didn't like it LOL) We finally had tons of passing & that was a bad thing apparently.

I saw this quote from it and immediately thought of your comment here Schmoopy. ~~~~~A year ago in the spring Talladega races, frustrated with rules put in place to limit two-car tandem drafts, Stewart launched one of the all-time funniest NASCAR rants, done completely deadpan.

“We didn't quite crash half the field which is what we normally look to do here,” Stewart told reporters with a completely straight face. “I was excited about it. I thought it was a pretty good race. I made it further than I thought I would before I got crashed. I call it a successful day."

But he was just getting started.

“I feel bad that as drivers we couldn't do a better job of crashing enough cars for them today,” Stewart said. “... I feel like that is what we are here for. I feel bad if I don't spend at least $150,000 in torn-up race cars going back to the shop. We definitely have to do a better job with that.”~~~~~

Well, rain is probable after 3PM local time. IF weather is not an early influence, the race should be past halfway before the rain gets serious. This should be a shortened (possibly less boring?) race without a whole lot of time for single-file merry-go-rounding. Forecast is that once the rain moves in, it's not gonna end till TUESDAY!Maybe they should consider an earlier start!?!

Banjo14 wrote:Well, rain is probable after 3PM local time. IF weather is not an early influence, the race should be past halfway before the rain gets serious. This should be a shortened (possibly less boring?) race without a whole lot of time for single-file merry-go-rounding. Forecast is that once the rain moves in, it's not gonna end till TUESDAY!Maybe they should consider an earlier start!?!

they did move it up 10 mins. Its hard to move up a lot like the old days, because of all the hoopla (contractually) they do pre race nowadays